Description
A bright and simple salad that combines pan-seared shrimp, fresh greens, creamy avocado, and toasted almonds, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp
- 8 cups greens (such as arugula, spinach, lettuce, or spring mix)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon or 1/2 orange
- 1 avocado (sliced or diced)
- 1 shallot (minced)
- 4 ounces sliced almonds (toasted)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp or warm any leftover shrimp gently.
- Place the greens in a large bowl.
- Add the shrimp to the greens.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lemon or orange over the salad.
- Toss the salad gently to coat the greens and shrimp.
- Add the sliced or diced avocado.
- Scatter the minced shallot over the salad.
- Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds on top.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Toss once more and serve right away.
Notes
To keep the salad fresh, store leftovers separately. Enjoy with a glass of cold white wine or sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: shrimp, avocado salad, citrus salad, light meal, healthy salad